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Joined EzineArticles on Jan 15, 2009 Dynamic Warm Up: 1 Killer Beginning To Give You Explosive Performance!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: May 19, 2011
The winning ingredient for your warm up is the same thing as your training. The key is MOVEMENT! Now this being said there are a lot of aspects to moving the body. You see it has been my experience that moving the body through various planes of motion is what trains us to be ready for most any physical feat.
3 Total Body Lifts For Extreme Strength!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: May 19, 2011
During all of my years of training and experience with discovering how to build on strength I have learned many things. One of the many things that I have learned is that "strength" has many forms. Some guys are great lifting heavy weight, some do outstanding things with just their own body resistance, and some are very fast and agile. If you want to know how to build on your performance then keep on reading this article!
Big Time Functional Fitness: The PPT Rule For Getting In Tip Top Shape!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: March 28, 2011
I just recently touched on an element of training that I like to refer to as the P.P.T rule that I like to utilize with my athletes on a fairly regular basis. I often have a different approach with a lot of my clients and athletes when it comes to fitness and strength and this particular method can certainly fall into that category. If you like training outdoors then this should be right up your alley.
Serious Kettlebell Cardio: 10 Times The Cardio In 1/10 Of The Time!
Health and Fitness: Aerobics Cardio • Published: March 14, 2011
So are you interested in learning how you can achieve 10 times the cardio from your workouts in 1/10 of the the time? If so then you have arrived in the right place.
Serious Core Strength: The One Arm One Legged Push Up
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: March 14, 2011
Who says you can't get any stronger from body weight training exercises? In order for you to be able to perform in life to be strong, fit, and mobile you have got to build your core strength. This is true whether you are looking to build a rock hard physique or if you are a world class athlete in need of performing at the top of your game.
3 Stopwatch Exploding Drills To Improve Your Linear Speed!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: March 9, 2011
There are many methods to improve on your linear sprinting speed, but I am including 3 solid proven ones in this very article! If you are serious about getting results then stop wasting your time and start reading. Take the time to read and apply the elements I have included in this article for your training program and you will blow away the stopwatch and the coach holding it!
Body Weight Training: Gravity Provides All The Resistance You Need!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: March 9, 2011
Gravity provides us with all the resistance we need for getting just about all the "training" we need. I continuously shock folks when they train with me because they find out just how exerting body weight training can be. The physical challenge and benefits of being able to "control" your own resistance through a variety of movements and varying planes of motion will yield you results that you probably never thought would be possible. Keep on reading if I have your attention.
Your Weakest Link: Strengthening Your Weaknesses Should Be Your Mission!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: March 8, 2011
Growing up my favorite super hero was the Incredible Hulk. Even today I admire the big green furious character because to me he physically symbolizes being the most complete super hero. You see the thing that made Dr. David Banner so strong was that he found a way to strengthen his weaknesses. He came up with a way to tap into his most complete physical makeup. In the world of strength and conditioning this is something that I find myself trying to do with folks all of the time.
Backyard Training: Serious Outdoor Workouts For Superior Fitness!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: February 24, 2011
One of the best gyms you have available to you is right in your backyard! If you are interested in learning why then you need to permit yourself a minute to continue reading this article. Like I tell my clients right here in Atlanta, Georgia all you need to "get it done" is some flat open space and if you happen to have a backyard then you are set up for this.
3 Common Muscular Function Problem Areas In Most People!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: February 24, 2011
Having been in the business of physical training with both athletes and the general population now for over 10 years I have noticed a common trend which presents a problem in most folks within 3 different areas. You see when performing most feats of human activity you have got to be able to manipulate and control your body in certain ways in order to lift, move, and control both your own body resistance and an external load as well. I have found that these movements or lack thereof primarily boil down to 3 different problem areas.
Your Power Center: How To Build A Strong Core!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: February 22, 2011
Having a powerful core center is essential in the function of whatever task you are trying to perform. Creating a strong core center goes beyond the act of sit ups and crunches and you must be willing to endure the pain and struggle of true physical exertion by mastering your own body weight.
Freakish Core Strength For Baseball Players!
Recreation and Sports: Baseball • Published: February 17, 2011
If you are a baseball player that is looking to perform and perform well then you have got to build some freakish core strength! Having a strong core center is an absolute MUST if you are a baseball player and this is why you need to take your batting helmet off long enough to read this article my friend.
The Art Of The Push Up Exercise!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: February 11, 2011
When you are looking at a true method to get yourself into shape then you have got to learn how to manipulate the art of the push up. Push ups are great for your strength and fitness and this is why you need to tune in to read this article.
Getting In Shape For Row, Row, Rowing Your Boat!
Recreation and Sports: Boating • Published: February 10, 2011
In order to row, row, row your boat you've got to have a serious level of fitness. If you are interested in learning what steps you can take in order for you to get in shape for rowing then you have arrived at the right place.
Strength And Conditioning For Soccer Performance!
Recreation and Sports: Soccer • Published: February 9, 2011
Soccer strength and conditioning is something that you can't afford to overlook if you are serious about competing at a respectable level. You see you have to spend time getting your body ready for the field if you expect to perform on the field.
Kettlebell Jerks: Functional Power For Muay Thai Fighters!
Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts • Published: February 9, 2011
If you are interested in improving your Muay Thai skills then you have got to have a smart strength and conditioning plan in place. Building athleticism requires both skill and effort and kettlebell jerks will demand both of these traits from you.
Benefits Of High Intensity Cardio Exercise!
Health and Fitness: Aerobics Cardio • Published: February 1, 2011
If you have read any reasonable amount of my blogs and articles then you know how important your cardiovascular conditioning is to the success of your training routine. Whether or not you are an athlete or a serious fitness junkie you have got to have superior cardiovascular conditioning in order to withstand the duration of your workouts.
Getting Fit Through Cardio!
Health and Fitness: Aerobics Cardio • Published: January 26, 2011
The traditional health club way of jumping onto a treadmill in order to "get in your cardio" is falling more and more by the wayside. If you want to learn about what true cardio is all about then tune in to read this article.
Periodization: A Sound Plan For Physical Preparedness!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: January 25, 2011
If you are an athlete trying to implement a strength and conditioning plan in order to get you physically prepared for your game or event then you have got to know what it takes. Permit yourself a minute to read and learn about the concept of periodization here in this article.
Martial Arts Strength: How To Improve Your Kicking Power!
Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts • Published: January 21, 2011
Kicking power requires you to practice a number of different skills. If you are interested in learning how to go about improving your kicking power then take a minute to continue reading this article.
Improve Your Dead Lift With This Easy Formula!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: January 19, 2011
The dead lift is one of the most valuable lifts that you can perform for overall total body strength. In order to prepare yourself for most any physical feat and to enhance your athletic performance you have got to include the dead lift exercise into your arsenal of strength lifts.
The Kettlebell Press: Superior Core Development With One Lift!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: January 19, 2011
The kettlebell press is a tremendous lift that certainly requires more from the lifter than meets the eye. If you want to learn how to press most any weight overhead with tremendous force and strength then you have got to learn this lift.
MMA Strength And Conditioning: Strength Training At Its Best!
Recreation and Sports: Martial Arts • Published: January 19, 2011
There is no doubt MMA strength and conditioning is an absolute must in today's competitive arena if you are looking to compete in the world of fighting. Let's face it, fighting is one of the hardest physical acts a human being can do. This is why I wanted to talk a bit about MMA strength and conditioning and it's importance to your success.
Kettlebell Swings: How To Make Your Workouts Time Efficient With This Single Lift!
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: January 12, 2011
If you are looking at how to make your workouts more time efficient then you have arrived at the right place. Kettlebell swings prove to be a tremendous exercise for helping you to get physically prepared for most any task.
A Great Upper Body Workout For Women!
Health and Fitness: Womens Issues • Published: January 11, 2011
Great upper body workouts for women, and guys too for that matter, have to involve exercises that get your heart pumping and utilize the strength of your core center. If you are a woman looking to get some true hard body results then tune in to read this article.